The former Newcastle United and Liverpool hitman would obviously not be a starter for the Three Lions in Russia, but he could be a useful impact sub, if Southgate needs to utilise a plan B.

Carroll is arguably the Premier League's best target man, and if England need a goal in one of their World Cup matches, he would surely be a fantastic option for Gareth Southgate.

The 29-year-old's place in the England squad is still far from certain, however, and he will have to prove his fitness between now and the end of the season, if he is to have any chance whatsoever of being on the plane to Russia in June.

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